TQUK Level 1 Award in Principles of Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) Qualification Specification Qualification Number: 601/3022/2
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Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: TQUK Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles (RQF) TQUK Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control (RQF) TQUK Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) TQUK Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF Level 3/4 Occupational Health and Safety Structure Learners must achieve 1 credit from the mandatory unit to be awarded the TQUK Level 1 Award in Principles of Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) Mandatory Units Title Unit ref. Guided Learning Hours Credit value Fire Safety Awareness Y/601/9697 4 1 Total Qualification Time This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes. Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 10 hours. Guided Learning Hours These hours are made up of all real time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training.
GLH for this qualification is 4 hours. Assessment The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance. Where indicated in the unit specifications, assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles. Materials for internal assessment must be submitted to TQUK for approval prior to use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading. Centre Recognition To offer any TQUK qualification each centre must be recognised by TQUK and meet qualification approval criteria. Qualification approval must be confirmed prior to any assessment of learners taking place. It is essential that centres provide learners with access to appropriate support in the form of specialist resources. The TQUK Centre Recognition process requires a centre to have in place a number of policies and procedures to protect the learners undertaking a TQUK qualification and the integrity of TQUK s qualifications. The policies and procedures will also support an approved Centre s quality systems. Recognised centres must seek approval for each qualification they wish to offer. The approval process requires centres to demonstrate that they have the resources, including staff, to deliver and assess the qualification. Support from TQUK Recognised centres will be able to access support from TQUK whenever necessary. External Quality Assurance activities will be undertaken on a regular basis. TQUK also offers recognised centres the service of a Client Relationship Officer whose role is to support centres with any administration queries or qualification support.
Course Delivery Pre-Course Information All learners should be given appropriate pre-course information regarding any TQUK qualifications. The information should explain about the qualification, the fee, the form of the assessment and any entry requirements or resources needed to undertake the qualification. Initial Assessment Centres should ensure that any learner registered on a TQUK qualification undertakes some form of initial assessment. The initial assessment should be used to inform a teacher/trainer on the level of the learner s current knowledge and/or skills. Initial assessment can be undertaken by a teacher/trainer in any form suitable for the qualification to be undertaken by the learner/s. It is the centre's responsibility to make available forms of initial assessment that are valid, applicable and relevant to TQUK qualifications. Learner Registration Once approved to offer a qualification the centre should register learners before any assessment can take place. Recognised centres must follow TQUK s procedures for registering learners. For short courses, TQUK offer the option of registering a course and booking a number of places. Learners are then added once the course has taken place, thus acknowledging situations where substitutions are made at short notice to meet business needs. Trainer/Assessor Requirements Tutors/trainers who deliver a TQUK qualification must possess a teaching qualification appropriate for the level of qualification they are delivering. This can include the below: Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Cert Ed/PGCE/B Ed/M Ed PTLLS/CTLLS/DTLLS Level 3 Award/4 Certificate/5 Diploma in Education and Training Assessors who assess a TQUK qualification must possess an assessing qualification appropriate for the level of qualification they are delivering. This can include: Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement A1 or D32/D33
Specific requirements for assessors may be indicated in the assessment strategy/principles identified in individual unit specifications. Internal Quality Assurer Requirements Centre staff who undertake the role of an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for TQUK qualifications must possess or be working towards a relevant qualification. This could include: Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice V1 Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process D34 Internally verify the assessment process It is best practice that those who quality assure qualifications also hold one of the assessing qualifications outlined above. IQAs must follow the principles set out in Learning and Development NOS 11 - Internally monitor and maintain the quality of assessment. All staff members involved with the qualification (training, assessing or IQA) will also need to be occupationally competent in the subject area being delivered. This could be evidenced by a combination of the below: A higher level qualification in the same subject area as the qualification approval request. Experience of the delivery/assessment/iqa of the qualification/s requested. Work experience in the subject area of the qualifications. Staff members will also be expected to have a working knowledge of the requirements of the qualification, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the role of tutors/assessors and internal quality assurance. They are also expected to undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to ensure they are up to date with work practices and developments in the qualifications they are involved with.
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Unit of assessment Title: Fire Safety Awareness Y/601/9697 Level: 1 Credit value: 1 Guided learning hours: 4 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria The learner will: 1. Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency The learner can: 1.1 State the main causes of fires in the workplace 1.2 Outline the main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society 1.3 State their own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work 1.4 State the duties and responsibilities of fire wardens and other people who may be required to take action as part of fire risk controls or during an emergency 1.5 Describe the action to be taken in the event of a fire in the workplace, including methods of raising the alarm and contacting the emergency services 2. Understand the principles of fire risk control 2.1 List the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace 2.2 Outline how the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks 2.3 List active and passive fire risk control measures 2.4 Outline f i r e p r e v e n t i o n m e a s u r e s that c a n be taken to minimise fire risks 3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work 3.1 State the safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment 3.2 Outline simple checks for ensuring that fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use